NELSON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Colonist, Volume XLIV, Issue 9939, 25 October 1900, Page 2 (Supplement)

NELSON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

The General Committee of the abovenamed Association met on Oct. 13th evening, when fnrther arrangements were made for the forthcoming Show on November 27th and 28th. There were present : Messrs Paton, W. Coleman, Noble Win, Roberts, Talbot, Tatton, James Ching, W.- Biggar, May* Lankow, S. Wratt, Douglas, Mcßae, Joseph Best, Croucher, Harkness, S. Avery, and the President (Mr Morrison) in the cbair. Mr Glen, the Secretary, read the minutes, which were confirmed. Mr S. Wratt thought the £10 10s prize would not prove sufficient inducement for keeping a good draught stallion in the district. The following new members were unanimously elected-: J. Burston, Mrs Digby Andrews, Mrs W. Oldham, J. Higgins, T. Roberts, and George Thomas (Thorpe). The President urged the importance of each Committeeman endeavoring to get as many new members as possible. The selection of Class Stewards for the forthcoming Show occupied some time, the selections resulting as follows : — . For Draught Horses : Messrs Hayes, Croucher, John Best, and Thomas B. Chisnall. For Light Horses: Messrs James Hunt. W. W. Squires, A. W. Tatton, and T. Glasgow. For Riding, Driving, and Jumping Competitions (on second day, November 28th) : Messrs W. Coleman, F. N. Jones, W. Douglas, J. E. Bartlett, J. Sharp, junior, R. Mcßae, and Dr. Roberts. For Cattle: Messrs G. Fairhall, /"fred Sheat, W. Biggar, and S. Wratt. For Milking Competition: Mr J. M. Croucher. For Pigs : Messrs Joseph Best and Livesey. For Sheep : Messrs C. Challies, R. Disher, Noble Win, and George Best. For Dogs : Mr Robert Best. For Domestio Produce : Messrs Bert Croucher, James Boon.W. B. Robertson, and F. Hamilton, junior. For Farm Produce : Messrs Lankow, J. W. Win, and Richmond Hursthouse. For Guessing Competition: Messrs F. Bensemann, F. W. Fairey, P. Best, C. Bird, Silcock, and W. Best. For Poultry: Messrs A. G. Wray, and W. Wanstall. Award Committee: Messrs T. A. Cook, Croucher, May, Sheat, and Talbot. Lunoheon Committee: Messrs Croucher, and Molesworth. Tbe President threw, out the suggestion of having a supper, or some social gathering to which the Judges might be invited. By that means the farmers would be able to get the benefit of the Judges' opinions, and no doubt valuable information would be gained. Messrs Harkness, Paton, Mcßae, Croucher, May, and Dr. Roberts agreed with the suggestion. It was pointed out the idea had been previously mooted, but the difficulty was when to hold the gathering. All the speakers a^-'eed that the gathering, if it took place, must be self-supporting. The President thought now the Show was j to occupy two days there would be ample i ' opportunity to have such a gathering. From ' an educational point of view it would be beneficial to hear the Judges' opinions. The matter was left for future considera- ] tion. ! It was resolved that Messrs Bisley Bros, j conduct the sale of privileges. J Mr W. Coleman was deputed fo secure ■ the fat beabt and fat sheep for the guessing competition. Messrs May and. Harkness agreed to find the three pigs for the same competition. The President and the Secretary were deputed to arrange for the services of a Band. The meeting then closed.